Programs that are using the Soft-eLicenser can only be activated on computers with internet access.To authorise the installation you want to use just connect the USB-eLicenser. With your license on an USB-eLicenser you can install and use your Steinberg program on as many computers as you like.Transferring the license from the Soft-eLicenser to an USB-eLicenser (copy protection device) offers various advantages: How to transfer a license from Soft-eLicenser to USB-eLicenser Many Steinberg programs store their license in the so called Soft-eLicenser, a virtual license container on the hard disk.